Sonnedix Expands Italian Presence with Acquisition of 80MW Solar Plant in Sicily
Global solar power leader Sonnedix has taken a major step in expanding its Italian portfolio by acquiring an 80MW solar plant in Sicily from Blunova. This acquisition follows the purchase of three additional sites from Blunova in southern Italy, signaling Sonnedix’s ongoing commitment to growing its presence in the region.But Sonnedix isn’t stopping there. The company has set its sights on six more solar plants, with agreements expected to close by mid-2025. When finalized, these deals will boost Sonnedix’s total operating capacity in Italy to nearly 800MW. Together, these 10 projects, totaling 250MW, are contracted under Italy’s Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE) FER 1 auction round. This provides Sonnedix’s customers with stable, long-term electricity prices for the next 20 years—offering both energy security and affordability.
Sonnedix’s CEO Axel Thiemann celebrated this latest milestone, stating, “Today’s announcement is a major achievement in our growth strategy for Italy. By acquiring these plants, we’re on track to double our operating capacity, while delivering clean, affordable, and reliable energy to Italian consumers.” With deep expertise in the Italian market, Sonnedix is well-positioned to optimize and expand its renewable energy projects. The company’s proven track record and strong local partnerships make it the ideal owner of these assets. Sonnedix’s head of growth for Italy, Giuseppe Maronna, emphasized the importance of these acquisitions, noting, “The acquisition of these 10 plants is key to our growth strategy in Italy, providing customers with fixed, long-term prices for renewable energy.” He also highlighted the company’s ongoing partnership with Carlo Maresca Group, which will play a pivotal role in accelerating Italy’s energy transition. With Italy’s renewable energy sector gaining momentum, Sonnedix is at the forefront, driving forward the country’s move towards a sustainable energy future. #SolarPower #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #ItalySolar #EnergyTransition #SicilySolar #Sonnedix #Blunova #Sustainability #SolarGrowth #GreenEnergy #ItalianRenewables #EnergyForTheFuture #ClimateAction